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MODEL 1842 U.S. PERCUSSION MUSKET BY SPRINGFIELD.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
MODEL 1842 U.S. PERCUSSION MUSKET BY SPRINGFIELD.

Cal. 69. NSN. Standard configuration w/ 42" bbl. having "V", "P" & eagle head proofs at rear & 1847 date on tang. Percussion lock has eagle & "US" on plate in front of hammer. Rear marked "SPRING" "FIELD" 1847. American walnut stock is iron mounted & attaches to bbl. w/ 3 spring retained bands. Buttplate stamped "US" on tang. There are barely legible inspectors marks on left side. CONDITION: all iron parts are light brown patina. Stock has old oil refinish. Wood at butt considerably under metal. Shiny bore, lightly frosted. Lock is good. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-20490/MGM). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.